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The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

19316.70h 6m

Overview

A black duckling is rejected by its mother, a hen, but manages to prove his worth when a tornado threatens the hen's chicks.

Directed by Wilfred Jackson
Written by Hans Christian Andersen
Produced by Walt Disney
Box OfficeBudget: $12K0

Top Cast

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Florence Gill

Mother Hen (voice)

Themes & Keywords

braveryducklingshort film

About The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling is a animation, family, fantasy film released in 1931 exploring themes of bravery, duckling, short film. Directed by Wilfred Jackson, it stars Florence Gill. A black duckling is rejected by its mother, a hen, but manages to prove his worth when a tornado threatens the hen's chicks.

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